agriculture

34-member body formed to assess binna grass use

The panel will assess the feasibility of planting binna grass (vetiver grass) across the country to protect vulnerable slopes from erosion and other damage
7 September 2026

Govt targets sustainable farming on 50% of land

The government aims to bring about half of the country’s agricultural land under productive and sustainable practices by 2030 to strengthen climate resilience and ensure long-term food security.
12 August 2026

Picked too soon: The dilemma facing Pirojpur’s hog plum growers

Small growers harvest early to avoid damage from birds, theft and waterlogging, but risk missing much higher prices later
8 August 2026

Gazipur Agricultural University wins patent for jackfruit seed nutrition technology

Aims to raise mineral content from around 2% to over 33%, paving the way for nutrient-enriched food products
29 July 2026

Onion growers breathe easier as prices rebound

Spoilage, rainfall and dwindling stocks push wholesale prices sharply higher
27 July 2026

Soil acidity threatens crop yields: agriculture minister

The average acidity or alkalinity level of Bangladeshi soil, measured by pH, is currently around 4.5, which should be increased to above 6.5 to improve soil quality, Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid said today
10 June 2026

Technology, innovation crucial for agro-industrial growth: information minister

The minister handed over the Bangladesh Agro-Industry Media Award 2025
6 June 2026

Will 2026 be the turning point for women farmers in Bangladesh?

Even when women cultivate land, their influence over decisions about what crops to plant, how to market produce, or how to invest income remains limited.
6 June 2026

‘Solar-man’ Soleman stirs up a green revolution

Self-taught innovator builds low-cost solar-powered irrigation device that benefits farmers
29 May 2026

Govt drafts 25-year plan for agriculture

The interim government has set out to formulate the Agriculture Outlook 2050, a comprehensive long-term strategic framework designed to guide agricultural transformation over the next 25 years.
29 January 2026

How precision agriculture can transform Bangladesh

This method uses advanced technologies to enhance crop production while minimising waste and environmental impact.
28 July 2025

Secure the future of our farmers

Agricultural Price Commission could ensure fair prices
18 July 2025

Time to recognise women's contribution in agriculture

Explore the challenges women face in agriculture and the urgent need for equal opportunities.
28 December 2024

The agriculture startup: A stepping stone for Bangladesh 2.0

Culturally, in Bangladesh, where instant gratification is preferred, agriculture startups could spark interest through their comparatively low investment costs and swift returns.
15 November 2024

We need an environmental research and training institute

Paradoxically, Bangladesh is also regarded by many as a test case of sustainable development.
28 September 2024

From Bare To Bountiful

“You are being transferred to the Chittagong Hill Tracts.”
21 June 2024

Kaiputra: The untold story of a discriminated and excluded community

The public, in general, also uses the same word but Kawara, in Bangla, is used in a derogatory way implying the community that lives with pigs.
1 June 2024

Is the family farm disappearing?

The depeasantisation thesis associated with Kautsky and popularised as “the Agrarian Question” needs to be subtly understood in Bangladesh.
24 May 2024

Can Bangladesh boost agriculture production to reduce import?

Bangladesh's economy heavily depends on garment exports and remittances for its foreign exchange reserves, with limited diversification in agricultural products. Despite being an agrarian society, it imports key agriculture-related products, straining reserves.
18 March 2024